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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

JOINT CITY COUNCIL/BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

6:00 PM

City Council Chambers

23920 Valencia Blvd. 1 st Floor

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

AMENDED AGENDA
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PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - No New Business
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Public Participation Process

During the Public Participation portion of the meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than three (3) minutes. Public Participation speaker's slips must be submitted to the City Clerk BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address an item on the agenda should fill out a speaker's slip and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE the Mayor announces the item. Each person addressing the Council is given three (3) minutes to speak indicated by a colored light system on the Council dais; a green light appears when the speaker begins; a yellow light appears when 30 seconds remain and a red light appears when time has expired. Comments should be complete at this time.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office, (661) 255-4391. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II)
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INVOCATION - Weste

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

FLAG SALUTE

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EXECUTIVE MEETING

This time has been set aside for Councilmembers to review the agenda and obtain any further information that may be needed. Council will also discuss each individual item during the course of the meeting with the exception of the Consent Calendar, which may be approved in its entirety by one motion, unless there is a request to pull an item for discussion. No action will be taken on public agenda items during the Executive Meeting.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mayor to inquire whether there are any changes to the Agenda or if any member of the Council or the public would like to pull for discussion, any item on the Consent Calendar.
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Sister Cities International - Young Artist and Author Winners

Heal Cities Campaign
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PRESENTATIONS TO THE CITY

None scheduled.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

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CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by the City Council. The items are not individually discussed by the City Council unless a request is made by a member of the public or the Council, in which case, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Calendar and will be considered separately.
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READING OF ORDINANCE TITLES - Government Code Section 36934 requires that all ordinances be read in full prior to Council taking action on the ordinance. By listing the ordinance title on the Council agenda, Council may determine that the title has been read.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council determine that the titles to all ordinances which appear on this public agenda have been read and waive further reading.

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3.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - The minutes of the previous City Council and Board of Library Trustees meetings are submitted for approval.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council and Board of Library Trustees: Approve the minutes of the March 27, 2012, regular meeting.

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4.

AWARD BID TO 'THE OFFICE PAL' FOR TONER AND PRINTER SUPPLIES FOR ALL CITY PRINTERS AND COPIERS - - Periodically, the City reviews existing contracts for goods and services. Purchasing and Technology Services partnered on a recent solicitation to procure best pricing for toner and printers supplies for all City departments.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council award a contract to The Office Pal in the amount not to exceed $57,189 for all toner and printer supplies used by City departments. Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event other issues of impossibility of performance arise, execute up to two (2) annual renewal options not to exceed $57,189 each year, plus Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such Fiscal Year, and execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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5.

NEWHALL AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT T2003 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - This project constructed pedestrian improvements along the east side of Newhall Avenue from Sierra Highway to 2nd Street, enhancing safety and beautification to this heavily used pedestrian corridor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the completion of the Newhall Avenue Pedestrian Improvements, Project T2003; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; direct staff to release the 10 percent retention balance 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law; and authorize an expenditure in the amount of $85,000 to Southern California Regional Rail Authority, for the design of the pedestrian railroad signal as part of Phase II of this project.

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6.

FISCAL YEAR 2010-11 FEDERAL OVERLAY PROGRAM, PROJECT M0083 - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE - - The Federal Overlay program is an integral part of the City’s pavement management program and adds pavement maintenance treatments to selected City streets.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council accept the completion of the 2010-11 Federal Overlay Program, Project M0083; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion; and direct staff to release the remaining retention 35 days after the Notice of Completion is recorded, provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law.

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PURCHASE OF 1.11 +/- ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY IN SAND CANYON, SANTA CLARITA, CA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 2840-005-056 - - Purchase 1.11 +/- acres of real property in Sand Canyon for the purpose of future infrastructure improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council approve the purchase of 1.11 +/- acres of real property in Sand Canyon, Assessor’s Parcel 2840-005-056, for future infrastructure and road improvements, at a total cost of $325,000, which includes $20,000 for escrow, title, surveying fees, and due diligence costs, and $73,000 for initial clean up, grading, demolition, fencing, and signs as may be required; appropriate $252,000 from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District Fund Balance (301) to Expenditure Account 14404-5201.004; appropriate $73,000 from the Eastside Bridge and Thoroughfare District Fund Balance (301) to Expenditure Account 14404-5201.008; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval.

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RESOLUTION ADOPTING UPDATED BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT COMPLIANCE DOCUMENT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT - The Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) provides state funds for city and county projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. This resolution will adopt an update to the City's Bicycle Transportation Account Compliance Document.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt a resolution for the update to the City's Bicycle Transportation Account Compliance Document.

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9.

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12.48 OF TITLE 12 OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR WEIGHT LIMIT RESTRICTIONS FOR THE BRIDGEPORT AND WHISPERING LEAVES/FRIENDLY VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD - Establishment of weight limit restrictions will prohibit trucks from utilizing these residential streets as "cut-through" routes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 12.48 OF TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING VEHICLES EXCEEDING FOURTEEN THOUSAND (14,000) POUNDS - OPERATION ON CERTAIN HIGHWAYS PROHIBITED - ALTERNATE ROUTES."

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10.

BUS FAREBOX PROCUREMENT FOR PARATRANSIT FLEET - Procure six (6) UFS/TAP enabled fareboxes for the City's existing paratransit bus fleet.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council appropriate funds in the amount of $44,516 to Account 12400-5201.003, and increase revenues in account 700-4424.012 in the amount of $44,516; waive formal bid process; award a contract to Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc., in the amount of $38,710, and authorize a contingency of 15% of the award, or $5,806, for a total of $44,516; authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contract documents, or modify the award in the event issues of impossibility of performance arise, subject to City Attorney approval.

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11.

JOINT RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA TO TRANSFER THE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LMD) ZONES T-65B AND T-51 FROM THE COUNTY TO THE CITY - Required Council action pursuant to Section 22612 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council adopt resolutions transferring Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) administration and maintenance responsibilities for LMD Zone T-65B and Zone T-51 from the from the County of Los Angeles to the City of Santa Clarita.

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12.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND AUDIT PANEL VACANCY - A vacancy on the Open Space District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel exists due to the resignation of Panelmember John Dortch.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council declare an unscheduled vacancy on the Open Space Preservation District Financial Accountability and Audit Panel and approve the special notice of vacancy for posting at City Hall and Santa Clarita Public Libraries.

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13.

CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING GRANTING A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P. - On March 27, 2012, the City Council adopted a resolution to declare the City's intent to adopt a proposed franchise agreement with Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., and set the public hearing for April 24, 2012. Due to noticing requirements it is requested the public hearing be continued to May 8, 2012.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council continue the public hearing and adoption of an ordinance granting a franchise agreement to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. to May 8, 2012.

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14.

CHECK REGISTER NO.6 - - Approval of the Check Register.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and ratify for payment the demands presented in Check Register No. 6.

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ACTIONS BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR TO THE HOUSING FUNCTIONS OF THE OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AMEND AND ADOPT THE RECOGNIZED ENFORCEABLE OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND ADOPT AN ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 - As part of the dissolution process for the Redevelopment Agency, the City, acting as the Successor Agency, must undertake a number of administrative actions to comply with AB1X26.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: City Council, acting as Successor Agency for the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita, adopt an amended Recognized Obligation Payment schedule for the period of January 1-June 30, 2012; adopt the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1-December 31, 2012; and adopt an administrative budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13 to cover the administrative costs associated with staffing the Oversight Board.

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

This time has been set aside for the public to address the City Council on items that are NOT on
the agenda. Council will not act upon those items at this meeting other than to review and return without action or provide direction to staff. ALL speakers must submit a speaker's slip to the City Clerk prior to this portion of the meeting and prepare a presentation not to exceed three (3) minutes. The number of people wishing to speak will divide the thirty minutes allowed for public input, maximum time allowed per person will be three (3) minutes.
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STAFF COMMENTS (Matters of Public Participation)
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ADJOURNMENT
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FUTURE MEETINGS

The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1st floor of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA.
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CERTIFICATION

I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk for the City of Santa Clarita and that on April 20, 2012, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall and the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station.

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Sarah P. Gorman, Esq.
City Clerk
Santa Clarita, California

The official agenda is posted at City Hall in accordance with state law.
This copy is for general information only.
In the event of a conflict between this copy and the posted agenda, the posted agenda shall prevail. Questions regarding this agenda should be directed to the City Agenda Coordinator at (661) 255-4391.